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Pre Pointe Assessment for Dancers

Looking at starting pointe work soon or in the future? Pre pointe assessments are an important component of the journey to pointe work.

Ballet is one of the most rigorous forms of dance, largely because dancers are required to support all of their body weight on the tips of their toes in a fully ‘plantar flexed’ (extended) position. Dancers who progress to ‘en pointe’ too early are at an increased risk of injuries including overuse injuries such as tendinopathies (tendon wear and tear) and stress reactions or fractures of the tarsal bones in the feet.

Pre pointe assessments are carried out by physiotherapists and are designed to ensure that any biomechanical factors that can lead to injury are detected and corrected before a dancer takes the step up to pointe. A full history and biomechanical assessment are done and appropriate exercises are given to prepare the student for this challenging but exciting step in their dance training.

2 Comments on “Pre Pointe Assessment for Dancers”

Hi Amy, yes we do pre-pointe assessments which cost $99 and are claimable with most health funds under physio extras (T500 item code). We have three wonderful dance physios at PPP, based at all 3 locations (Stirling, Parkside and St Peters). Please do give us a call and let us know which location suits best and time/day and we can arrange an appointment for your daughter. Thanks, Rachel